Multiplying Decimals by Whole Numbers for Grade 5
A classroom practice set and at-home homework extension that teaches 5th graders to multiply a decimal by a whole number using place value to position the decimal point. Students work through a worked example (4 × 2.35) and then check their answers with estimation, building decimal multiplication and number sense skills.
“Create an in class worksheet for 5th graders on Multiplying a Decimal by a Whole Number and then create an at home homework extension based off of what we practiced during the day”
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use the in-class worksheet as a 30-40 minute guided practice block: model the three-step worked example first, then have students complete problems with a partner before independent work.
- Discussion question: Why does 4 × 2.35 have two decimal places in the answer even though we multiplied by a whole number? Ask students to explain the connection to place value.
- Scaffold for struggling readers: provide a place value chart or grid paper so students can line up digits, and have them estimate with rounded numbers (2.35 is close to 2) before calculating.
- Extension for advanced students: ask them to create their own decimal-by-whole-number problems and explain how the estimate confirms the reasonableness of each product.
- The at-home homework extension should take about 20 minutes and reinforces the day's strategy with a few new problems and an estimation check for each answer.
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Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use the in-class worksheet as a 30-40 minute guided practice block: model the three-step worked example first, then have students complete problems with a partner before independent work.
- Discussion question: Why does 4 × 2.35 have two decimal places in the answer even though we multiplied by a whole number? Ask students to explain the connection to place value.
- Scaffold for struggling readers: provide a place value chart or grid paper so students can line up digits, and have them estimate with rounded numbers (2.35 is close to 2) before calculating.
- Extension for advanced students: ask them to create their own decimal-by-whole-number problems and explain how the estimate confirms the reasonableness of each product.
- The at-home homework extension should take about 20 minutes and reinforces the day's strategy with a few new problems and an estimation check for each answer.
Multiplying Decimals by Whole Numbers for Grade 5
A classroom practice set and at-home homework extension that teaches 5th graders to multiply a decimal by a whole number using place value to position the decimal point. Students work through a worked example (4 × 2.35) and then check their answers with estimation, building decimal multiplication and number sense skills.
What is Diffit?
Teachers use Diffit to get quality materials for their unique classrooms. Adjust difficulty, add scaffolds, or change the topic to get started.
Try Diffit for free